Automotive

The third Lebanese Jeep Jamboree, organized by Gargour Automotive Company, saw 80 Jeepers from all across the country gather at the Jeep Dora showroom for the start of an exhilarating two-day road trip and camping experience that was packed with fun activities and thrilling surprises.

On the first day of their expedition, our bold Jeepers set off in their Wranglers on a journey that saw them travel from Dora to Mayrouba and then venture off-road to their first campsite at Chahtoul.

- Italian national day celebrations held at the Italian embassy in Beirut

• Consumers can now download digital images and 3D-printable files of Ford vehicles at the first-ever automaker-licensed, one-stop 3D shop online
• The Ford 3D Store offers printable files of F-150 Raptor, Shelby GT350R, Focus ST and Fiesta ST; more models will become available later
• Online store is powered by TurboSquid.com, the leader in providing automotive digital imaging and 3D-printable files

Saad & Trad S.A.L., the exclusive dealer of Jaguar in Lebanon, launched the new Jaguar XE at the Garten in Beirut on June 15, 2015. Held in presence of British Ambassador to Lebanon, H.E Tom Fletcher and Jaguar XE brand ambassador and Forward Thinker, Bernard Khoury, the event took an all English feel as the cars were covered with the British flag colors while guests enjoyed the traditional fish and chips dish.

Rasamny Younis Motor Company (RYMCO) opened a first of its kind outlet store in Jal-el-dib, Beirut to sell new Nissan models from previous years that were never bought or used before. These cars were transferred from the dealers and from stocks of neighboring regional dealers. By visiting this outlet, loyal customers had the opportunity to buy or replace their Nissan cars with 2013, 2014 and 2015 models of Nissan Sunny, Juke, Sentra and other cars.

Scuderia Lebanon s.a.l., the Official Ferrari Importer in Lebanon, showcased the versatile California T, adrenaline-charged F12berlinetta and limited edition LaFerrari, at the ‘Yachting Premiere 2015’ event on June 8 and 9, 2015 at Le Yacht Club in Zaitunay Bay, Beirut.

• Ford returns to Le Mans in 2016 with the all-new Ford GT supercar to compete in LM GTE Pro class, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Ford’s 1966 overall victory

• Ford is introducing an all-new inflatable airbag restraint design that provides the front seat passenger in a Ford Mustang with knee airbag protection while significantly reducing system size and weight, enabling a roomier interior for more comfort
• Ford introduces the first passenger knee airbag system packaged inside the glove box door with 15 patents granted and more pending
• All-new Mustang has twice as many airbags, twice as many peripheral crash sensors and additional preten

• Several models from KTM, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi and Vespa were on display

• Visitors experienced the drunk riding simulator